Hughes HX260

Mesh/Star Broadband Router

Mesh/star high-performance IP satellite router

The HX260 is a high performance satellite router designed to

support dynamically assigned high-bandwidth IP connectivity in
simultaneous mesh and star operation. The HX260 satellite router
provides high Qualify of Service (QoS) features including adaptive
Constant Bit Rate (CBR) bandwidth assignment that delivers
high-quality low jitter bandwidth for real-time traffic such as VoIP
(Voice over IP) or videoconferencing. With integrated IP features
including RIPv1, RIPv2, BGP, DHCP, NAT/PAT, and DNS Server/
Relay functionality, together with a high-performance satellite
router, the HX260 is the ideal platform for supporting mesh and
star broadband IP connectivity. In addition, with the ability to
support simultaneous mesh and star operation, the HX260 is ideal
for applications such as VoIP services where simultaneous mesh
connections are required on a per call basis and, at the same time,
continuous Internet access is demanded.
Target Markets
QQ Star/mesh voice/data broadband IP connections
QQ GSM backhaul, SCPC/MCPC replacement links
QQ MPLS extension services
QQ Embassy and government networks
QQ Air traffic control
QQ Private, leased-line services
HX260 Benefits
QQ Simultaneous star/mesh capability
QQ Single-hop telephony or videoconferencing
QQ Support for distributed star networks
HX System Architecture
The HX System is a DVB-S2 ACM/IPoS with Adaptive Coding
Modulation (ACM) system consisting of a central Gateway
connecting to multiple HX routers. The outbound channel from
the central Gateway, which utilizes DVB-S2/ACM, is continuously
received by every HX router in the system—this reception is
independent of mesh connections between routers. The TDMA
channels of the HX System are highly efficient and are based on the
industry leading standard, IPoS. The connectivity from a router to
either the HX Gateway or other HX260 routers is through the TDMA
channels.
Efficiency and flexibility in utilizing satellite bandwidth are at
the core of the HX260 design. Each TDMA link, whether in star
or mesh mode, can be configured to provide QoS tailored for
the requirements of each link. This includes such capabilities
as defining a minimum, guaranteed and maximum Committed
Information Rate (CIR), CBR (adaptive and on-demand) and Best
Effort, thereby allowing service providers to develop a service
tailored to its customers’ specific requirements. In addition, the
HX System bandwidth allocation scheme uses an Aloha channel
for initial traffic requests (and only the initial traffic request),
which means that routers are able to release all TDMA channel
assignments when they are idle. This frees up unused bandwidth
and allows an operator to make more efficient use of space segment
resources.

The HX System from Hughes, the world leader in broadband satellite networks and services, is designed and optimized for smaller and
mobile networks, including maritime and airborne applications, where the provision of high-quality and high-bandwidth links is paramount.
Capable of simultaneous mesh, star, and multi-star configurations, the HX System builds upon the capabilities and global success of
the high-performance HN System, incorporating many advanced features pioneered by Hughes, including integrated TCP acceleration
and advanced IP networking. Its broadband satellite products are based on global standards approved by TIA, ETSI, and ITU, including
IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A, and GMR-1. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 2.5 million satellite terminals to
customers in over 100 countries.
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Features
QQ Simultaneous Star/Mesh
Technical Specifications
QQ Quality of Service features include: Physical Interfaces
QQ On-demand Constant Bit Rate (CBR) services Two 10/100BaseT Ethernet LAN RJ-45 Ports
QQ Adaptive CBR with Min, Max, and user-definable step One Serial Port (RS-422 or RS-232)
sizes
Satellite Specifications
QQ CIR with Min, Guaranteed, and Max rates
Frequency C-, Extended C-, Ku-, Ka-band
QQ Backlog-based dynamic stream with weighted fair queuing
DVB-S2 ACM Channel DVB-S2 with Adaptive Coding and
QQ Class-based weighted prioritization Modulation or DVB-S
QQ Multicast data delivery DVB-S2 ACM Rate 1–45 Msps (in 0.5 Msps steps)
QQ Four levels of IP traffic prioritization DVB-S2 ACM Modulation QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK
QQ Bandwidth Management (Adaptive Modulation)
QQ Supports both preassigned (static) traffic assignment and DVB-S2 ACM Coding BCH with LDPC 3/5, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4,
dynamic traffic assignment 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 (Adaptive Coding)
QQ Idle remotes can be configured to release all network FDMA/TDMA (IPoS) 256 to 6144 ksps
Channel Rate (256 kbps to 9.8 Mbps)
resources
FDMA/TDMA (IPoS) Adaptive Coding
QQ Acts as a local router providing: Channel Coding Rate 1/2, 2/3, 4/5 with TurboCode
QQ Static and dynamic addressing 1/2, 2/3, 4/5 and 9/10 with LDPC
QQ DHCP server or relay (Star TDMA channels only)
QQ DNS caching FDMA/TDMA(IPoS) OQPSK
Channel Modulation
QQ RIPV1, RIPV2, BGP routing support
Bit Error Rate (Receive) 10-10 or better
QQ Multicasts to and from the LAN by using IGMP
Bit Error Rate (Transmit) 10-7 or better
QQ NAT/PAT
Interface to ODU Industry standard BUC (L-Band) or
QQ VRRP Hughes proprietary BUC
QQ VLAN tagging
QQ Firewall support through integrated access control lists HX260 Mechanical and Environmental
QQ Supports unicast and multicast IP traffic 1U rack mount unit for 19” rack
QQ Software and configuration updates via download from the HX Weight 6 lbs
Gateway Dimensions 19”W x 1.75”H x 14”D
(48.26 cm W x 4.45 cm H x 35.6 cm D)
QQ Implements dynamic, self-tuning Performance Enhancement
Operating Temperature: 32° F (0° C) to 122° F (50° C)
Proxy (PEP) software to accelerate the throughput performance
FDMA/TDMA (IPoS) 4 Simultaneous Receivers
by optimizing the TCP transmission over the satellite, Mesh Receivers
delivering superior user experience and link efficiency
QQ Mesh connections are supported for TCP and UDP traffic
QQ Bidirectional data compression
QQ Configuration, status monitoring, and commissioning via the
HX Gateway
QQ Embedded Web interface for local status and troubleshooting
QQ Satellite router management via the Hughes Unified Element
Manager and SNMP agents
QQ User-friendly LED display indicating router operational status

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